BANGKOK: Four mild earthquakes, with magnitudes ranging from 2.3 to 4.8, were recorded in Myanmar, Vietnam, and India’s Nicobar Islands on Wednesday (July 2), according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
The department’s Earthquake Observation Division reported that the strongest earthquake occurred at 8:52am in the Nicobar Islands, registering a magnitude of 4.8 at a depth of 1km. The epicentre was located at latitude 9.372° North and longitude 94.367° East, approximately 466 kilometres southeast of Phang Nga Province.
Two of the earthquakes occurred in Myanmar: the first struck at 12:28am with a magnitude of 2.3, and the second at 1:19am with a magnitude of 4.1. Both quakes were recorded at a depth of 10km.
The fourth earthquake was reported in Vietnam at 1:41am, with a magnitude of 4.1 and a depth of 10km.
There have been no reports of damage or injuries resulting from these quakes, the division said. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have advised residents in affected areas to remain alert and prepared for any further developments.
Globally, the strongest earthquake recorded on Wednesday occurred at 8:39am off the coast of central Chile, measuring 5.4 in magnitude at a depth of 10km.
For the latest updates on seismic activity, visit the division’s website at https://earthquake.tmd.go.th, follow its social media accounts under the name “EarthquakeTMD” (on Facebook, X, Telegram, YouTube, and TikTok), or download the “EarthquakeTMD” mobile application. - The Nation/ANN
